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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

Powell won the Democratic primary and will advance to the general election.

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
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The Associated Press called Denise Powell the winner of Nebraska’s Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District, giving her a roughly 2-point lead over John Cavanaugh with 89% of votes counted. Powell will face Republican nominee Brinker Harding in a closely watched race that could affect control of the House.

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Democratic nominee for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District

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Republican nominee for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District

Don Bacon
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Republican representative currently representing the district and retiring

State senator and Democratic primary opponent

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Harding

2020 Democratic presidential nominee

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

2024 Democratic presidential nominee

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John Cavanaugh Concedes Nebraska 2nd District Primary to Denise Powell

Outlets agree Denise Powell won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd District, defeating John Cavanaugh, and will face Republican Brinker Harding. Center outlets focus on the result and the coming House race, with some also covering arguments about whether Cavanaugh’s candidacy could affect Nebraska’s split electoral-vote system. Right-leaning outlets describe the primary as contentious and recount competing claims from Powell and Cavanaugh, as well as statements in campaign ads.

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